Henry Carl "Hank" Gastright, Pitcher, Cleveland, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This 1889 baseball card, part of the "Old Judge" series, features Henry Carl "Hank" Gastright, a pitcher for the Columbus team. The card was produced by Goodwin & Company, a New York-based company known for creating collectible cards, and is a prime example of early American sports memorabilia. The sepia-toned photograph captures Gastright in a classic baseball pose, showcasing the evolution of the sport's visual representation in the late 19th century. This card is a fascinating piece of sports history, preserved at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.